Case Studies

Mutual dependence between China and Germany? Part 2

In the first part of this article we explained the mutual dependence of China and Germany, it's historic origins and recent challenges. Please click here to read part 1 of this article. The Chinese government is striving to establish China...

Mutual dependence between China and Germany? Part 1

Glory past, dusty future? Starting from the Chinese economic reform under Deng Xiaoping in 1978, the Chinese economy has grown at an incredible pace. It established itself as a key economic driver and particularly in the wake of the global...

Update: Import & cross border payment solutions with 3rd parties in China – A Case Study

Companies importing products to China often face a complex set of payment rules. We did a case study about a previous clients issues cencerning cross border payment. (more…)

STARTUP HYPE IN CHINA

China is currently experiencing a startup hype. In this article we will update you about the recent government developments in China and analyze different types of possible investments in the startup sector. (more…)

Someone else registered my trademark in China

In China you should register your trade mark before starting any operation. China operates a first to file policy, meaning if someone registers your trademark in China before you, it belongs to the earliest applicant and you have lost the...

Import & cross border payment solutions with 3rd parties in China – A Case Study

Companies importing products to China often face a complex set of payment rules. We did a case study about a previous clients issues concerning cross border payment. (more…)

Articles of Association – 3 biggest mistakes to look out for

By Richard Hoffmann, ECOVIS Beijing Foreign investors tend to view the Articles of Associations as just a formality. They constitute a long term commitment and it is critical to establish them in a way that suits your needs best. Making...

Weinexport nach China – Welche Erfahrungen haben Unternehmer gemacht? (Teil 4)

by Armin Weber, tax advisor, CPA, Ecovis Munich Nische mit hohem Qualitätsanspruch Dieter Gerken, Geschäftsführer des Fränkischen Weinkontors sowie Vertriebsbeauftragter der GWF Winzergemeinschaft Franken e.G. „Fränkischer beziehungsweise deutscher Wein ist in China bislang nur bedingt bekannt, er hat keinen Markenstatus...

Weinexport nach China – Welche Erfahrungen haben Unternehmer gemacht? (Teil 3)

by Armin Weber, tax advisor, CPA, Ecovis Munich Den Markt nicht durch Preisdumping erkaufen Annette Rehling-Droll, Leiterin Marketing, PR, Export bei der Divino Nordheim Thüngersheim eG „Unser China-Geschäft läuft über Importeure, die teils in Hongkong sitzen, sowie einen weiteren Importeur,...

Weinexport nach China – Welche Erfahrungen haben Unternehmer gemacht? (Teil 2)

by Armin Weber, tax advisor, CPA, Ecovis Munich Präsenz und Bekanntheit steigern Marco Weber, Area Sales Manager der Binderer St. Ursula Weinkellerei GmbH in München „Unser China-Geschäft läuft seit Jahren über einem festen Importeur. Dieses partnerschaftliche Verhältnis funktioniert reibungslos. (more…)

Weinexport von Deutschland nach China (Teil 1)

by Armin Weber, Ecovis Munich Auf den Geschmack gekommen China hat sich zwar innerhalb kurzer Zeit zu einem riesigen Weinmarkt entwickelt. Doch das Potenzial dort zu erschließen ist für deutsche Exporteure ein Geschäft mit vielen Fallstricken und Tücken. China avancierte...

How Capital Verification Can Help You Pick the Right Customers and Avoid Losing Money!

By Richard Hoffmann, ECOVIS Beijing With an increasing rate of foreign companies coming to China seeking trade opportunities, a horizon of concern arises. Most concerns are related to the ability to pay and reliability of the potential stakeholders. Capital Verification...

Presentation for those who want to invest in Australia!

By ECOVIS Beijing On the 4th of November 2014 our colleagues from Ecovis Clark Jacobs in Australia, Mr. Heath Stewart and Mr. Scott Hogan-Smith held a presentation about commercial and tax issues for businesses establishing in Australia at our office...

Setting up a Company in the Restricted Tourism Industry in China

By Richard Hoffmann, ECOVIS Beijing If you want to get your feet wet in the biggest outbound tourism market of the world then you must know about the legal and tax regulations that you will face. Not only is China...

An Interview with Erlkönig China: The Automotive Industry in China

By ECOVIS Beijing On Wednesday, 16th of July 2014, Mr. Sven Hundhausen, Director of Erlkönig China held an interview with Mr. Constantin Colberg, Senior Associate at ECOVIS Beijing, about the automotive Industry in China. Current issues such as market entry...

The Crack down on Compliance in China

By Richard Hoffmann, ECOVIS Beijing Compliance in China is often thought to be easily persuaded. However, that is no longer the case. The Eight-Point code (八项规定), passed in December 2012 by the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee, was...

Company set-up in the Chinese tourism industry

By Richard Hoffmann, ECOVIS Beijing From 1949 until the early 1970s, the People’s Republic of China was a closed country and only selected foreign visitors were allowed to enter China. During that time, many Chinese nationals were not allowed to...

Case: VAT Refund China – VAT Reform – Deadline March 31st 2014!

by Richard Hoffmann, ECOVIS Beijing China The deadline for the VAT refund in Beijing is approaching fast – just 2 months left until March 31st, the last day in which companies can apply for it. (more…)

Bring your products to China – export to China

Administration upon Overseas Payment and Foreign Exchange By Richard Hoffmann, ECOVIS Beijing China ECOVIS Beijing China is a trusted partner of several Embassies in China. We frequently help them with their inquiries. Recently, we have been asked to assist with...

VAT China – How does it work for inter-company services

By Richard Hoffmann, ECOVIS Beijing China The following email inquiry from one of our readers will bring light into the darkness of pilot services applicable to VAT in China. A big foreign company group “The Group”, faces increasing inquiries from...

Praxis-Leitfaden “Business in China” von Richard Hoffmann im Springer Gabler Verlag erschienen

Insiderwissen aus erster Hand Der Praxis-Leitfaden „Business in China“, verfasst von Ecovis Partner Richard Hoffmann, Vertrauensberater internationaler KMU, Botschaften und Manager, ist jetzt erhältlich! Erschienen im Springer Gabler Verlag, können Sie nun diesen umfassenden und mit Insiderwissen gespickten Leitfaden nutzen,...

Getting Caught in Permanent Establishment Status in China?

By Richard Hoffmann, ECOVIS Beijing China The Company: An individual entrepreneur, who has been engaged by a German manufacturing company, carries out services in China for a client of this German manufacturing company. (more…)

Protecting your intellectual property – trademark registration in China

By Richard Hoffmann, ECOVIS Beijing China The Company: A German SME distributing a certain type of household furniture in China. The Issue: When a company enters the Chinese market it has to make sure its assets are well protected. That...

Online-Seminar on “how to set clear rules for your employees in China?”

By Lily Gao from ECOVIS Beijing China Last week ECOVIS Beijing China held a online-workshop on "how to set clear rules for your employees in China?" with the EU SME Centre. We gave answers to questions like: (more…)

Changes, Changes, Changes. Taxes after the VAT reform.

By Richard Hoffmann, ECOVIS Beijing China The customer: A manufacturing company from Germany - delivery of machinery to China The Issue: Our client delivered his product (machinery) to China.  He helped with the installation of the machine and also trained the staff...

Taxes when exporting to China – not everyone has the obligation

By Richard Hoffmann, ECOVIS Beijing China Background ECOVIS Beijing China is trusted partner of several Embassies in China. We frequently help with inquiries. Recently, we have been asked to assist with the following project: The Issue: Company A, which is...